How To Read Water

A Sunday Times 'Must Read' Book

"Jam-packed with information, this book will fascinate sailors, fishers, birders, naturalists, hikers, and anyone interested in the natural world." - Forbes

"This study of rivers, lakes, puddles and seas brims over with astonishing facts... His observational skills can be breathtaking." - The Sunday Times

"This inspired guide to water in all its forms will make a big splash... Gooley has done his subject proud - this is seriously fascinating stuff." - The Times

"The quirks and habits and secrets of good old H2O were crying out to have a book written about them. That said, it had to be written by the right person... Fortunately, the job went to Tristan Gooley." - The Spectator

A must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers, and anyone interested in the natural world, How To Read Water is an essential companion for understanding the intricacies of water in its many forms. Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares invaluable knowledge, skills, tips, and observations to help you better appreciate and navigate the landscapes around you.

The book includes over 700 clues, signs, and patterns to look for. You'll learn how to:

- Interpret ponds like a Polynesian

- Spot dangerous water in the pitch black with the help of a clock face

- Read the sea like a Viking

- Forecast the weather from waves

- Find your way with puddles

- Decipher wave patterns on beaches

- Decode the colour of water

- Unravel a river like an expert

From wild swimming in Sussex to wayfinding off Oman, via the icy mysteries of the Arctic, Tristan Gooley draws on his own pioneering journeys to reveal the secrets of our world's water bodies. By sharing these methods and observations, he empowers readers with the skills needed to read the water around us, showcasing a profound and enriching way to engage with the natural world.